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Founded in 1746, Princeton University is located in Princeton, New Jersey. Originally, it was established as the College of New Jersey. In 1756, it was moved to Princeton and adopted its present name. The main campus of the college sits on around 600 acres of land. Princeton University has ranked first among national universities from 2001 to 2008 according to U.S. News and World Report. The university comprises of the following academic units:
Some of the famous alumni of Princeton University are John F. Kennedy, the 35th President of the United States; Woodrow Wilson, the 28th President of the United States; and Jeff Bezos, the founder of Amazon.com.
The school offers a wide range of choices in programs of study. The most common majors at Princeton are in mathematics, engineering, science, fine arts, family and social work, and liberal arts.
The school does not have an open admissions system. Not everyone who applies is accepted. Princeton turned down 90% of potential students in 2007-2008. Only 25% of students scored 690 or lower in 2007-2008 on the verbal SAT test. Math SAT scores at the school centered around 700 to 790, but ranged both higher and lower.
Classes at Princeton are less crowded than at many schools. A tenure system is one way the school works to keep a high-quality staff. Instructors at Princeton are well-paid.
In 2007-2008, 7,261 students were enrolled in the school.
Princeton has a residential or campus feel. Student dorms or apartments are common at the school. Princeton student athletes compete in Ivy Group competitions.
More complete details are provided below.
Princeton University
Princeton, NJ 08544-0070
General Phone: (609) 258-3000
http://www.princeton.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 679 | economics, history, political science, English, Romance languages, comparative literature, sociology, anthropology, ... |
| Science | 342 | molecular biology, chemistry, physics, ecology, astrophysics, geological and earth sciences, atmospheric sciences |
| Engineering | 289 | electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, operations research, chemical engineering, civil engineering |
| Family and Social Work | 160 | public policy analysis |
| Religion and Philosophy | 93 | religion, philosophy |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 76 | computer engineering |
| Therapy and Counseling | 72 | psychology |
| Fine Arts | 59 | art history and criticism |
| Architecture and Planning | 39 | architecture |
| Mathematics | 32 | mathematics, applied mathematics |
| Business and Management | 21 | finance |
| Music | 18 | music |
Number of programs and degrees for Princeton in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1,137 | 34 |
| Master's degree | 436 | 37 |
| Doctor's degree | 307 | 36 |
In 2007-2008, Princeton had a total enrollment of 7,261 students (7,349 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 50% |
| Women | 50% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 67% |
| Graduate | 33% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 48% |
| Black | 7% |
| Hispanic | 6% |
| Asian | 12% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 7% |
| (Foreign Students) | 20% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 29% |
| 20-21 | 32% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 17% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 1% |
| 40-49 | 0% |
| 50-64 | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New Jersey | 17% |
| (International Students) | 13% |
| New York | 11% |
| California | 11% |
| Pennsylvania | 5% |
| Massachusetts | 5% |
| Virginia | 4% |
| Texas | 4% |
| Illinois | 3% |
| Maryland | 3% |
| Connecticut | 3% |
| Florida | 3% |
| Georgia | 2% |
| Ohio | 2% |
| Washington | 2% |
| Tennessee | 1% |
| Missouri | 1% |
| North Carolina | 1% |
| Arizona | 1% |
| Minnesota | 1% |
| Washington, DC | 1% |
| Vermont | 1% |
| Oregon | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 97 % |
Princeton offers campus housing for 4,782 of its 7,349 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Princeton, New Jersey for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other New Jersey Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 21,370 | 2,122 | 10% | 1,243 | 59% |
| Men | 10,806 | 1,064 | 10% | 623 | 59% |
| Women | 10,564 | 1,058 | 10% | 620 | 59% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 690 | 790 |
| SAT Math | 700 | 790 |
| SAT Writing | 690 | 780 |
| ACT Verbal | 31 | 35 |
| ACT Math | 30 | 35 |
| ACT Composite | 31 | 34 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | recommended |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 98% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 22% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 34,290 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 34,290 |
| Room and board | $ 11,405 |
| Room charge | $ 6,250 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 5,200 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,200 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,935 |
Financial Aid:
Princeton participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 262700)
Princeton has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 426 | 113 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 101 | 66 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 76 | 66 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 366 | $182,847 | 88 | $169,898 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 59 | $114,297 | 25 | $114,276 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 101 | $88,850 | 66 | $81,191 |
| Instructor | academic year | 15 | $65,307 | 1 | * |
| Lecturer | academic year | 62 | $86,926 | 65 | $65,220 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 603 | $147,609 | 245 | $112,127 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Ivy Group |
| Basketball | Ivy Group |
| Baseball | Ivy Group |
| Track | Ivy Group |
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD)
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Finance, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Engineering, General
ENGINEERING
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering, General
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Operations Research
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Public Policy Analysis
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
LIBERAL ARTS
Anthropology
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General
Comparative Literature
Demography and Population Studies
East Asian Studies
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
German Language and Literature
History, General
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Near and Middle Eastern Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
Slavic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
Sociology
MATHEMATICS
Applied Mathematics
Mathematics, General
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Astrophysics
Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General
Chemistry, General
Ecology
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other
Molecular Biology
Physics, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Princeton Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 7% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in fine arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in religion and philosophy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Student employment services Option to study abroad On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, air force) NCAA athletic conference member
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